12 h. ago Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases

Tribune Online Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases He urged all healthcare workers across the state to be on high alert and to report any suspected case promptly. Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Edo Govt Starved My Palace Of Funds For Seven Months, We Survived Without Support – Oba Of Benin

Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has disclosed that the Edo State government under the previous administration withheld the palace’s statutory funds for a period of seven months. He made the revelation while addressing journalists during a media parley held at his palace in Benin City on Friday, […] The post Edo Govt Starved My Palace Of Funds For Seven Months, We Survived Without Support – Oba Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Confirms Three Deaths, Six Diphtheria Cases – Health Commissioner

Edo State has recorded three deaths and six confirmed cases following a diphtheria outbreak, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, disclosed during a weekend press briefing in Benin City. The total suspected cases now stand at 15, spread across six local government areas within the states. “Since we declared the outbreak of the disease, […] The post Edo Confirms Three Deaths, Six Diphtheria Cases – Health Commissioner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor Monday Okpebholo’s led administration, yesterday, announced its commitment to formalizing $7 billion annual remittances from its global diaspora into a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency to usher in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora. Press Secretary […] The post Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Outbreak of Diphtheria in Edo going beyond expected scope, govt cries out

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, yesterday, expressed worry that the outbreak of Diphtheria in the state is going beyond expected scope as people that have been fully vaccinated have been found to be infected including people beyond age five who are not expected to be infected. This as the Government announced that […] The post Outbreak of Diphtheria in Edo going beyond expected scope, govt cries out appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition

From Ben Dunno, Warri The Federal High Court, Benin, has commenced hearing into the case filed by a philanthropic group, Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, against Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, over alleged unlawful trespass and illegal demolition of its national secretariat, situated at Oba Ewuare II Cultural Centre 7, Arena Way, Amagba, Benin […] The post Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation Against Okpebholo, Others

The Edo State Ministry of Justice has sternly warned one Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a social media publication allegedly described as malicious and defamatory against Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the state executive council. In an official letter dated June 8, 2025, and signed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson […]

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3 w. ago NMA wants urgent, coordinated action against Diphtheria, Dengue in Edo

Tribune Online NMA wants urgent, coordinated action against Diphtheria, Dengue in Edo Tribune Online reports that the Edo State Government recently confirmed the outbreaks of diphtheria and dengue fever, claiming the lives of two patients and infecting others in the state. NMA wants urgent, coordinated action against Diphtheria, Dengue in Edo Tribune Online

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